Director of Buildings Engineering

Job Description

CIMA+’s Buildings group in Western Canada continues to experience significant growth and opportunity, with an expanding portfolio of complex, high-impact projects. To lead the next phase of development, we are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial leader to accelerate the growth of our practice in Calgary. As the Director of Buildings Engineering , you will play a central role in shaping the future of our integrated service offering – mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering – while building on our strong foundations in Western Canada.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of the Calgary Buildings practice, working with the existing mechanical team and establishing a multidisciplinary service offering in Calgary (mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering) to position CIMA+ as a leader in integrated building design.
• Provide leadership to the existing Calgary Mechanical Engineering team, supporting the current leadership group to ensure strong technical delivery, collaboration, and growth.
• Lead and contribute to business development initiatives, including identifying new markets, building client relationships, and pursuing major project opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted client advisor, representing CIMA+ at key industry events, meetings, and strategic pursuits.
• Provide senior technical oversight on major projects, ensuring quality, innovation, and alignment with client expectations.
• Mentor and empower engineers and designers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth.
• Collaborate with internal partners across disciplines and offices to deliver coordinated, high-quality designs and proposals.
• Support operational excellence by managing project performance, staffing, and resource planning in collaboration with project managers and technical leads.
• Contribute to the continued improvement of design standards, tools, and workflows to enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with APEGA.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or structural engineering in Alberta for buildings, including project management and client-facing roles.
• Demonstrated success leading or supporting teams within a consulting engineering environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence.
• A strong understanding of the Calgary and Alberta buildings consulting market.

EEO Statement

We encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.